EV 103—EV ARCHITECTURE, COMPONENTS

THE CENTRAL QUESTION ...

An electric car is still a car, right? What is it that makes it so different, and should I be worried that what makes it different makes it really complicated?

COURSE ABSTRACT

A discussion of the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) architecture and the component elements that must be present within a BEV system. The battery, the electric motor, control electronics and regenerative braking are all discussed. To obtain a copy of the EVU study guide for this and other available EVU courses, please complete the form on this page.

Course level: Introductory

EV 103

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